Marble petanque pointing tip

Pointing on a fast rolling piste. I cannot land the boule any closer to me and cannot throw it softer!

The main problem is boule players are trying to solve the problem in the wrong direction. If the piste is fast then back spin is required. By dropping the boule at your feet you are taking the very solution away from the thrown boule. The roll is almost uncontrollable on its journey over all that ground with every stone and slope taking the boule away from it’s course. Break the habit and try to lift the boule. No need to go really high. Throw with a semi lob and move the landing spot just a little back towards you. Let the boule and the backspin do its work on landing. At this point the boule should then have a more controlled roll and will be passing over a shorter length of ground to the jack. Try it and you will be surprised at the results. Try to ignore side kicks as this will happen on all pistes so do not let it turn to the marble throw. Focus on length and keep the boule in a nice loop on its initial journey from the hand. It will take some practice but give it a go next time you see a fast hard piste. It also works on downward slopes.